The nurse notices that a patients palpebral fissures are not symmetric. On examination, the nurse may find that damage has occurred to which cranial nerve (CN)?a. IIIb. Vc. VIId. VIII
Question
The nurse notices that a patients palpebral fissures are not symmetric. On examination, the nurse may find that damage has occurred to which cranial nerve (CN)?a. IIIb. Vc. VIId. VIII
Solution
The palpebral fissures are the elliptical open space between the eyelids. In humans, the eyelids usually open and close symmetrically. If they are not symmetric, it could indicate damage to the facial nerve, which is Cranial Nerve VII. This nerve controls the muscles of the face, and damage to it can result in facial droop or weakness on one side. Therefore, the answer is c. VII.
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